Zelensky calls Russia's attack on Zaporizhzhia cynical, senseless terrorist strike

President Volodymyr Zelensky described the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia—which killed 12 people and injured 37—as a cynical terrorist attack with no military purpose whatsoever. He also mentioned the attacks on Dnipro, where four people were killed.

According to Ukrinform, the President wrote this on Facebook.

He noted that seven of those injured in the Zaporizhzhia strike are currently hospitalized, while others are undergoing necessary examinations. In total, 37 people were affected. Zelensky emphasized that the strike involved guided aerial bombs targeting the city's civilian infrastructure. He added that Russia does not restrain itself in destroying lives.

"This was an absolutely cynical terrorist strike, with no military justification whatsoever. Not a single day passes without such Russian attacks on our cities and villages. This one strike alone has already claimed 12 lives. In the evening, the Russian scumbags also launched attacks on Dnipro. As of now, four people were reported killed. My condolences to the families and loved ones," Zelensky stressed.

He emphasized that it is important for Russia to be forced to stop this war.

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"We need silence from such strikes and all others like them every single day, not just for a few hours somewhere out there for 'celebrations.' Life must be protected, and I am grateful to all our partners who have spoken in support of Ukraine and are helping us defend life," Zelenskyy added.

As reported by Ukrinform, in Zaporizhzhia the number of injured as a result of the Russian attack rose to 37, with 12 people killed.

In Dnipro, three people were reported killed and nine injured.